Charting the Future: Modi's visit to Japan to focus on defence, technology and economic security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan tomorrow to attend the 15th annual India-Japan Summit will pave the way for further strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two democracies.

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This visit is particularly significant as Japan has announced plans to invest an impressive USD 68 billion over the next decade to boost bilateral business relations with India. During the summit, both nations are expected to elevate their defence cooperation and discuss key areas of economic security, including emerging technologies such as semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and critical minerals. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s first meeting with the newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, marking an important chapter in India-Japan relations. It will also be Modi’s eighth visit to Japan, underscoring the enduring leadership-level diplomacy between the two countries. India is in urgent need of rare earth minerals and advanced AI capabilities to secure its technological and economic future, particularly as the rest of the world progresses rapidly in these areas. Rare earths are vital for manufacturing advanced electronics and clean energy technologies, while AI is a cornerstone of modern innovation.